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Engage in intercultural exchange, understanding, and friendship

The Global Partners Program, hosted by DePauw's International Student Affairs, matches an international student with an American student for intercultural exchange, understanding, and friendship. As a Global Partner, an international student will grow in their understanding of American culture and DePauw culture, while an American student may learn more about a new culture and the international community on campus.

The matched partners will communicate with each other and make a plan to meet regularly (at least once a month) for social and intellectual activities, such as films, coffee, campus events, concerts, etc. These casual meetings are a great chance to exchange information, learn from each other’s cultures, and build new friendships on campus. International Student Affairs (ISA) will also host a monthly meetup opportunity at the beginning of every month of the Spring semester, which can meet your meeting requirements.

Two students in the global partners program smiling at the camera
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Reference page: https://www.depauw.edu/academics/centers/hubbard/offcampus/servicio-testimonial/

The global partner program is a great way to learn about different cultures while at the same time creating new friendships. This is not just between global partners but also with each of their friends/networks. I was a global partner for 3 years and I loved it. --- Casandra Carrillo '17

We realized we have so many things in common......I know my life would have been much worse if she had not been there for me. --- Vy Le '19

They changed my perspective a lot because I learned a lot from a person who comes from Chicago. Not only that, I also learned a lot of American culture. --- Pyi Theim Kyaw '19

I got to meet a lot of domestic students through my Global Partner......They shared their culture and I could share my culture with them.  --- Minh Hai Vu '19

Having a small connection really makes a difference. --- Erika Mori (Exchange Student)